New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-06
CoLoRED People STILL PROTESTING.


A MAssMEETrNG OBJECTS TO Mr.. BRApLEY's ACTION
AT AsBURY PARK.
large number OF negro and women gathered last
night in St. Marks African Methodist Episcopal Church,
No 65 West Thrtynfthst express their Indignation
1t ex-Mayor Brsdeys" color discrimination order
ut Asbury Park The meeting held under
the auspices Of St Marks Lyceum. the president Of
which, James NJ. Carter, was called on TO pre-
aide. Among those present and tho platform
the Rev. H. A. Monroe. postor Of the church; tho
Rev. John Francis Robinson, OF Asbury Park the Rev
E. Jackson ofZion Baptist Church; the Rev Mr. Tagget
Of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Sullivan
st.; J. A. Bonner. +. 8. Drummond secretary; and an
elderly woman from Asbury Park. who sat in corner
and made comments.
Mr.. Jackson offered prayer Mr.. Monroe In speech
marked by moderation and good insisted that 1t
the principle and not Mr.. Bradley that they wished to
condemn They have resurrected the old kukux idea In
the NORTH he said and there ought to be much in
digDatou against 1t when t was south Of Mason and
DiIons Line. The press OF NewYork is with tonight
wish the pulpit had added Its voice to that Of the
press" He recalled the old times whom ministers
preached the cause Of the Union and the from ban
nerdraped pulpts, and how Henry Ward Beecher once
denounced slavery with black girl for living text
1--WE realize tonight that Beecher is dead"
said no with q tremor In nis voice, and
there were cries Of "Yes, indeed" II wish,
hs went on. "that some young Luther would
dalrs maxim on every pulpit, Don't be clam but
open your mouth and speak for truth and righteous
Mt Robinson next SPOKE. and during his aadre..
that the old in the corner got her innings with
Of the New YORK said that policemen were stand
Ing with clubs 70 Keep the heroes Of That's lis
the old woman' Don't you forgetit"
We are American citizens born and Bred" said Mr.
Robinson, "tir Bradley is an Ir'hman who has como
- You must make allowances" said the old woman,
MD ahsnf nf LANG
Some Of US coored people have white cook, IN our
kitchens now" said he
Don't you forget IT," said she.
"Idesre TO 500 my race command the worlds re-
:" 80 do l." said the old woman.
inveghed against certain classes OF white frequent
Aspury Park being bad as the worst Of the
black classes There's the dudes who hang around and
THAT'S right, boy know 1T" said tho woman from
We must have labor and other unions" he went on.
10 Q power in the land Is because he believes
in union Again let US have value for our labor We
shave and cut better hair cut IL Is our natural
attainment, and we should charge higher price we
fought for liberty and the salvation OF this Union and
are going TO enjoy the peace OF It" tCheeral
Howard L Smith. OF The Nec York Star told how even
In NewYork itself the color line was drawn In some
The chairman announced that DIR. William B. Derrick,
OF Bethel American Methodist Episcopal Church, could
be prescott and introduced Frank Farrell as "our
knight of Labor" .
talked about the corruption OF political parties.
the injustice and iniquty OF possessing ian r1
When he got to the Jury man in tho audience rose and
asked when he meant TO come 10 the point They had
discuss the Asbury Park matter he said and not
The chairman ruled that Mr. Farrell go on with his
remarks Hell get TO the point" he said; hes coming
Hes taking good while to come round" grumbled
Mr Farrei then continued and the meeting adjourned
"A "A late hour.